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7 June 2026
John Dowling Memorial Maiden Hurdle Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 7f 116y
- Going: Good To Yielding
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- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Beaten when fell on first hurdles run and PU at Listowel last time
00-FP
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 8
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 26 | Lis Listowel | 20.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-5 | PU/9 | Burning Ability () | 28/1 | - | - |
| 14 May 26 | Clo Clonmel | 19.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-4 | F/17 | Minella Diamond () | 33/1 | - | - |
| 1 May 26 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Y | NHF | 11-11 | 12/21 | Largy Star (68L) | 200/1 | - | 52 |
| 30 Nov 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y/Sft | 4yNHF | 11-3 | 10/14 | Young Rebel (28L) | 22/1 | - | 88 |
Half-brother to smart hurdle/chase winner Lombron; last of five finishers on point bow
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: -
0-18 on Flat but made a promising hurdles debut when second; UR latest; worth another go
2U
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 26 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-8 ht | UR/14 | Mento () | 100/30 | - | - |
| 14 May 26 | Clo Clonmel | 19.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-4 ht | 2/17 | Minella Diamond (2¼L) | 22/1 | - | 109 |
| 25 Apr 26 | Lim Limerick | 12f Y | Hc | 9-8 ht | 6/16 | Patrick Street (7½L) | 7/1 | 52 | 45 |
| 27 Mar 26 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | Hc | 9-9 ht | 5/9 | Rising Sky (4L) | 7/4F | 52 | 52 |
| 6 Mar 26 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Hc | 9-1 ht1 | 2/14 | Celtic Druid (1½L) | 7/1 | 52 | 56 |
| 6 Feb 26 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Hc | 8-5 tp1 | 4/10 | Drucker (8¾L) | 3/1J | 54 | 50 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (29%)
Tailed off on debut; in good hands but may need more time
7-
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 64
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 7/25 | Midnight Jet (76L) | 125/1 | - | 47 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Bumper winner didn't build on decent fourth last time when well beaten; not dismissed
86F-45
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: 108
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 26 | Bal Ballinrobe | 16f Gd | MdH | 11-7 | 5/15 | Joe Cool (24L) | 7/2 | 110 | 100 |
| 9 May 26 | Kln Killarney | 17f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-7 | 4/15 | Magico (11L) | 25/1 | - | 108 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | F/20 | Brechin Castle () | 14/1 | - | - |
| 5 Feb 26 | Thu Thurles | 16f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 6/17 | Laurets d'Estruval (36L) | 28/1 | - | 101 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Gd/Y | NHF | 11-7 | 8/9 | Keep Him Company (59L) | 18/1 | - | 66 |
| 15 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y/Sft | NHFL | 11-10 h1 | 4/5 | Kalypso'chance (7¼L) | 25/1 | - | 117 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Runner-up over hurdles last twice and shaped like this trip would suit; big player
02-2
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: 106
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 26 | Dpt Downpatrick | 19f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-4 | 2/15 | Mr Master Mac (2½L) | 100/30 | - | 104 |
| 20 Apr 26 | Trm Tramore | 16.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-4 | 2/11 | Time Is A Thief (11L) | 7/1 | - | 102 |
| 4 Apr 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 11/25 | Midnight Jet (95L) | 50/1 | - | 27 |
Purchased for 28,000euros after finishing third in sole point; check market for rules bow
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: -
Pulled up and tailed off on first two starts; hood on now
P0-6
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 1
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 26 | Clo Clonmel | 20f Y | MdH | 11-1 | 11/17 | Arcadian Emperor (64L) | 250/1 | - | 64 |
| 4 Apr 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-9 | PU/25 | Midnight Jet () | 80/1 | - | - |
1-10 in points and tailed off on rules bow last time; unlikely.
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 26 | Bal Ballinrobe | 22.5f Gd | MdH | 10-11 | 12/15 | Tinto De Verano (88L) | 66/1 | - | 37 |
Never a factor in points nor starts under rules to date; hard to make a case for
/900-0
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: 85
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 26 | Dpt Downpatrick | 19f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-4 b1 | 11/15 | Mr Master Mac (29L) | 125/1 | - | 78 |
| 5 Jul 25 | Bel Bellewstown | 17f Gd | 4yNvH | 11-0 | 10/11 | Autumn Twist (117L) | 250/1 | - | 2 |
| 7 Jun 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-2 | 11/21 | Sysko (76L) | 200/1 | - | 31 |
| 5 May 25 | Dro Down Royal | 17.5f Gd | 4yNHF | 11-3 | 9/10 | Flying Trix (17L) | 125/1 | - | 87 |
| 22 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | MdH | 11-4 | 22/24 | Locked Box (89L) | 150/1 | - | 25 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (0%)
2023 Sligo bumper winner PU back from absence here last month
82P6/P
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: 110
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 26 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 tp1 | PU/7 | Lemmy Caution () | 17/2 | - | - |
| 28 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 23.5f Y | HcH | 9-9 t | 6/20 | Win Some Lose Some (12½L) | 50/1 | 117 | 111 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Sft | HcH | 10-8 t | PU/15 | Franciscan Rock () | 11/1 | 118 | - |
| 25 Oct 24 | Sli Sligo | 20.5f Y | MdH | 11-12 t1 | 2/12 | Newtown Rambler (¾L) | 7/2 | - | 116 |
| 22 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 22f Gd | MdH | 11-12 | 8/18 | Uncle Pat (51L) | 9/2 | - | 72 |
| 6 Jan 24 | Cor Cork | 16f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 11/22 | D Art D Art (54L) | 6/5F | - | 57 |
Verdict
Second on hurdling bow, with the winner following up next time, CAPTAIN HANLEY is appealing and can be excused his unseat last time
Captain Hanley
Betting Forecast:
13/8 Le Questionnaire,
2/1 Captain Hanley,
9/2 Jerry From Kerry,
9/1 Will Wilde,
18/1 C Pas Possible,
Les Issards,
33/1 Ajp Falco,
Glenary Prince,
66/1 Raleagh Scope,
Talladega,
80/1 Little Big John,
Maison De Balzac
Relevant Tips
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